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tNCEA - DNA River Macroinvertebrates

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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13 Oct 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, based in London, has concluded the procurement process for the "tNCEA - DNA River Macroinvertebrates" contract, focusing on services related to aquatic invertebrates. This contract followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award phase completed on 13th October 2025. The contract, valued at £91,999.94, is active from 13th October 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. The targeted delivery locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other global regions, underlining its expansive reach within the services category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in ecological and hydrological research, particularly those specialising in DNA analysis of river macroinvertebrates. Although the contract was not oriented towards SMEs or VCSEs, it is an excellent growth opportunity for large-scale enterprises capable of supplying complex environmental research services. The role of the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology as the supplier underscores the importance of expertise in both ecology and broad geographical operations, making it ideal for firms with large-scale operational capabilities in these domains.

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Notice Title

tNCEA - DNA River Macroinvertebrates

Notice Description

tNCEA - DNA River Macroinvertebrates: Scoping Study, Reference Library and Marker Analysis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e65cc309-0947-4686-aad8-a4ba3feb7d93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c254df-f0d9-46a5-bd4b-bfd847026329
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03312300 - Aquatic invertebrates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Ademola Olagunju
Contact Email
ademola.olagunju@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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